Role Overview Department: IPR Business Unit: R&D Location: Dholka Designation: AGM Principal Tasks and Responsibilities Lead the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) team and drive overall patent strategy. Provide IP support to API, NCE, Formulation, NDDS, Biotech, New Product Development (NPD), Marketing, Business teams, Cadila subsidiaries, and research collaborators. Review patent literature and develop ANDA filing strategies for selected products. Support New Product Selection activities by analyzing granted patents and patent applications. Ensure the Freedom to Operate (FTO) for Cadila's API, NCE, and Formulation products across various global markets. Provide IP clearance for proposed strategies related to API, NCE, Formulation Development (FnD), and NDDS projects. Prepare and submit comprehensive written FTO and non-infringement analysis reports within stipulated timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for securing new intellectual property rig...